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This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Secret City Trails in Amsterdam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Secret City Trails creates meaningful moments of discovery on self-guided gamified walks. Explore the city by solving fun location-based riddles, getting to know curious stories and unlocking local recommendations. Experiences created for the curious by the curious. Think: unconventional sightseeing meets outdoor escape room experience. A great activity for couples, groups of friends and families, or team building. All our city discovery walks are created by locals, who know their city inside out - and happily share their favourite secrets and stories with you. Play at your own pace. Go off the beaten path.
Reviewed By Datsun123 - London, United Kingdom
We tried it for a company team building event in Lisbon and even though some of us were quite familiar with the surroundings, the app would surprise us with beautiful walks, while exposing some of Lisbon's many hidden gems. It was just about the right duration (2h) and difficulty level to keep the team excited and some silly interpretations going ;D After this experience, I think it's worth considering a replacement of the standard "best things to do" search here on TripAdvisor, with a "I want to be Indiana Jones" on Secret City Trails.
2. City Challenge app, city exploration game
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Solve riddles, answer questions and discover the most beautiful locations of Amsterdam in a fun and exciting way. Unlock augmented- and virtual reality features to combine the real and digital world. City Challenge is a mobile app with city exploration games that you can start on demand. Choose between story-, trivia- or free mini games and battle the city in a unique way. Are you ready to play? Just download the app and start exploring.
3. Mystery City Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 255 reviews
A cross between a treasure hunt and an escape room, each Mystery City game combines exploration, puzzle solving and little-known stories from history to transform the way you explore the city. Groups have a fixed amount of time and a set of tactile props to solve real historical mysteries. Race against the clock or just enjoy the adventure - either way, we are sure that you will learn and notice things that can't be found in a normal guide book! During the game you will: - Walk around noticing architectural elements, monuments, and shops - Meet some of the city's past and present inhabitants - Solve puzzles while laughing with your friends - Learn about a true story from the city's history Are you ready?
Reviewed By jhv123 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The WWII tour of Mystery City Games is an absolute must, visiting the Jewish quarters and some highlights of the city center: exciting, entertaining and a lot of fun!
4. 100 Point Challenge Amsterdam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
The 100 Point Challenge is a race, a game, and a quiz. Solve the challenges, navigate the city, and learn while you play.
Reviewed By SandraU330
For our new joiners we wanted to organize a fun event after their onboarding. From one of our colleagues we heard about the 100 point challenge game. After a nice and informative talk with Dan Paech we planned our first event. On the day itself the weather was perfect. The group was around 25 people divided into 5 groups. The game was super fun, challenging, competitive and a nice way to learn you way around the city even if you have lived here for some time already. Looking forward to our next event hosted by the 100 point challenge game! :)
